Crusty bread with dotted pieces of sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.

Sun-Dried Tomato and Garlic Bread

Category Brunch
Prep 15 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Style Spanish
Technique Baking
Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 19, 2023

This recipe is inspired by the warm and sunny weather forecasted for the following day. We're making a Spanish-style bread, perfect for sharing as a light lunch or snack. The key ingredients are sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and rosemary, which add a burst of flavor to the crusty bread.

Ingredients (for 2)

Preparation

  1. Step 1 - πŸžπŸ…πŸ§„
    In a large bowl, mix together the flour, yeast, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, and salt.
  2. Step 2 - πŸ«”πŸŒΏπŸ’¦
    Add the olive oil and lukewarm water to the bowl and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Step 3 - πŸ’ͺ🏼🍞
    Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Step 4 - πŸŒ‘οΈπŸ§ΊπŸ•°οΈ
    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  5. Step 5 - πŸ”₯🌑️
    Preheat the oven to 425Β°F.
  6. Step 6 - πŸ‘‹πŸΌπŸžπŸ“œ
    Transfer the dough to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Step 7 - πŸ‘©πŸΌβ€πŸ³πŸ₯–πŸ‘¨πŸ½β€πŸ³
    Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Step 8 - ❄️πŸ₯–πŸ§Š
    Allow the bread to cool before serving.

Additional

For a twist on this recipe, try using black garlic instead of regular garlic. It will add a unique flavor and richness to the bread. You can also serve this bread with a side of olive oil and balsamic vinegar for dipping.